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While Jane stands by her life-changing decision, Stacey feels she's being pushed out by Max, and Tam refuses to pretend his brother doesn't exist.

A subdued Jane digests the news of Lucy’s abortion but says nothing; unwilling to believe the betrayal. Jane’s aghast to discover that Ian knew of Lucy’s plans to cheat. She orders Lucy to contact Mr Allcock and exonerate Peter. Lucy later announces she’s leaving school and is moving to Devon with her grandmother. Jane confronts Peter about Lucy’s abortion, asking whether Ian was in on it. Peter’s silence speaks volumes and Jane’s left crushed. Jane confides in Denise, before packing her bags, adamant that she’s leaving. With Lucy having left Walford, Peter suggests it may be a good opportunity to bring the adoption forward. Jane’s left hesitant. Denise is relieved to later see Jane with Ian, assuming Jane’s decided not to leave. Jane coldly tells her that nothing’s changed. She’s still leaving, but she plans to go with what’s owing to her.

Becca deletes a voicemail for Stacey from Max regarding scattering Bradley’s ashes. Stacey’s bemused when Dot mentions it. Offended at being excluded, Stacey confronts Max. Max protests that he left a message, but Stacey’s convinced he doesn’t want her there. Max implores Stacey to accompany them. Stacey relents and they set off. Unable to let Bradley go, Stacey breaks down. Max gives her the urn. Becca watches on with disapproval.

Shirley warns Minty off Heather. Heather’s furious to hear of Shirley’s interference and challenges her, claiming Shirley’s a hypocrite. Shirley’s left chastised and later makes a peace offering.

Tamwar’s uncomfortable when Syed’s excluded from a family video message for Shabnam, and secretly takes the camera to him. Syed records his message, but is wounded on seeing Zainab’s message with no mention of him. Tamwar tenses when Zainab asks to view the tape, but Syed has deleted his message. Once alone, Tamwar records his own message explaining about Syed.

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Role Contributor
Jane Beale Laurie Brett
Denise Johnson Diane Parish
Ian Beale Adam Woodyatt
Peter Beale Thomas Law
Lucy Beale Melissa Suffield
Stacey Branning Lacey Turner
Max Branning Jake Wood
Vanessa Gold Zoe Lucker
Becca Swanson Simone James
Dot Branning June Brown
Abi Branning Lorna Fitzgerald
Jean Slater Gillian Wright
Mo Harris Laila Morse
Heather Trott Cheryl Fergison
Shirley Carter Linda Henry
Minty Peterson Cliff Parisi
Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood
Director Lance Kneeshaw
Writer Rachel Flowerday
Syed Masood Neil McDermott
Tamwar Masood Himesh Patel
Zainab Masood Nina Wadia
Masood Ahmed Nitin Ganatra
Zsa Zsa Carter Emer Kenny
Jordan Johnson Michael-Joel David Stuart

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